Join us on October 30 for mingling, buffet dinner and drinks at our annual Installation Celebration. Click here or below to reserve seats. Sponsorships are also available. Contact mel@vbr.net.

Colorado owes $1.7 billion in TABOR refunds — here’s when taxpayers can expect their share

Tax refunds expected in 2025 following the announcement of over $1 billion in excess state revenues. From the VailDaily.com.

Finding your path forward

Peer guidance, advocacy support and consumer outreach are helping to create a smooth transition to new practices. From NAR.

Navigating real estate transactions during divorce:

Understanding the landscape

In the first of a two-part series, learn how you can stave off disputes with clear, consistent communication. From NAR.

The Buyer's Champion: Mastering the Art of Client Advocacy and Protecting Commissions

Monday, October 28

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

2 CE credits.

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Want to be the agent buyers love? This course equips you to be their champion; learning skills to excel in buyer representation, fostering long-term client relationships, and safeguarding your commissions.

NAR Settlement

Monday, October 28

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

3 CE credits.

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This course with Brieonna Aljets provides real estate brokers a better understanding of the antitrust lawsuits, the effects of the NAR Settlement and how it impacts Colorado brokers. Gain insights into compliance requirements, ethical considerations, and practical strategies to navigate the evolving landscape shaped by the settlement, ensuring professionalism and integrity in their transactions. 

Redline Contracts

Tuesday, October 29

9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

3 CE credits.

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This course is an in-depth review of the 2024 contracts and changes, and any expected 2025 changes, with instructor Brieonna Aljets.

Click here for Colorado forms and contracts.

VBR's recent "Saddle Up for RPAC" raised funds for the REALTOR® Political Action Party and brought out the competitive edge (and camaraderie) of our members! Hosted at Chasing Rabbits, the evening included bingo, fun and games, cocktails, and apps. Click here to see more photos of the fun.

Thank you to all who attended, and especially to those members who have invested in RPAC.

Learn how RPAC is part of REALTOR® efforts to protect and promote the real estate industry. www.nar.realtor/rpac.

Colorado Association of REALTORS® announces 2024-2025 leadership

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® 2025 leadership team was installed at the CAR Leadership Symposium. Crissy Rumford with Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate will represent Colorado Realtors® as Mountain District Vice President. Crissy's term will officially start December 1st.

Don’t believe rumors of disagreement between NAR and your regulators about the Antitrust Settlement

The plaintiffs in the settled antitrust lawsuits were sellers, not buyers.  It is natural that regulators may not be keen on settlement terms that intend to help sellers and may hurt buyers.  Yet the Division of Real Estate is NOT stating that it will prosecute brokers for honestly complying with the Settlement Agreement.  

Colorado law does not prohibit the settlement’s terms requiring a written agreement between buyer-side brokers and buyers prior to a tour. Watch this video with Jon Goodman to learn why you want to comply with the settlement’s requirements for the written agreement.

Get the facts & resources on the proposed lawsuit settlement.

The buttons above link to helpful resources and videos from the National Association of REALTORS®, Colorado Association of REALTORS®, and the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

NAR offers a “Consumer Guide” series. Designed to be given directly to inquiring buyers, these resources are part of NAR’s ongoing campaign to help our members bring clarity to the practice changes for consumers.

Guides are available for download on facts.realtor.

Commission fields have been removed in the Vail Multi-List Service (Flexmls) as part of the VMLS' compliance with the NAR Settlement.

Find a trusted Affiliate in our directory!

There are approximately 200 VBR Affiliates offering services ranging from lending, home services, legal, home inspection, and more.

Visit our Affiliate Directory page (We have two directory options to search). We also have a print version available for members and clients. Let us know if you need a print directory!

Help us reach our Fairhaven goal!

Fairhaven is free fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.

VBR aims to have 65 members complete the Fairhaven program by the end of 2024. Log into your National Association of REALTORS® account and visit Fairhaven today.

Put your safety first - with this free tool available to members!